The City of Colby is taking steps to address housing shortages and modernize its zoning regulations by making way for tiny homes. At the April and May meetings of the Colby/Thomas County Metropolitan Area Planning and Zoning Appeals Commission, City Manager Ron Alexander introduced a proposed ordinance aimed at clearly defining and regulating tiny homes in the community.

The Thomas County Community Foundation is part of a growing network of community foundations across the country—the fastest-growing type of philanthropic organization in the U.S. According to Jada, TCCF acts as a local hub for charitable giving, helping donors create funds that directly support the causes they care about most. From youth sports and school improvements to beautification projects and health initiatives, the foundation supports a wide array of efforts that enha

AGENDA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLBY, KANSAS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 585 N. FRANKLIN JUNE 3, 2025 - 5:30 P.M.

The 29th Annual Pickin’ on the Plains Music Festival in Colby was a HUGE success! While it’s been an amazing tradition for 29 years, this year the organizers delivered some tough news. The Pickin’ on the Plains Music Festival may not make it another year—unless the community steps up to help.

Colby native and former mayor Gary Adrian will be awarded the honorary associate degree during the college's sixtieth commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. on May 16 at the Colby Event Center. The event will be streamed on OpenSpacesSports.com. College personnel nominate individuals for the honorary degree, recognizing distinguished contributions to the community and Colby Community College.

It was an exciting Friday morning on Red Dirt Friday as Kansas Country artist Brock Wagoner dropped his brand new single, "Yellow Brick Road," live on air. Hosted by Josh Roesener, the show aired on both NWKS Radio's FlyOver Country 97.9 and SWKS Radio’s 96.3 The Marshal, giving listeners a first listen to the track that’s already making waves in the Kansas music scene.

The very first KISS (Kids Invite Someone Special) Dance lit up the City Limits Convention Center on Sunday, April 6—and what an afternoon it

a $10,000 donation has been made to the Kenton Krehbiel All-Inclusive Playground Project, thanks to the funds from Leadership Thomas County.

At Sacred Heart Colby Elementary School, things are gearing up for an exciting event on Wednesday, April 3rd from 5 to 7 p.m. 

Colby Event Center (CEC) gears up for its second year hosting the KSHSAA Class 1A Division II State Basketb